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A New York City man has been charged with hate crimes following the Christmas Day stabbing of two teenage tourists from Paraguay at a restaurant inside Grand Central Terminal, authorities said. Esteban Esono-Asue, 36, also known as Steven Hutcherson, made derogatory comments about white people shortly before the unprovoked attack on the 14- and 16-year-old girls on Monday morning, according to a criminal complaint. He was being held without bail Wednesday after pleading not guilty Tuesday to attempted murder and assault as hate crimes, and child endangerment. According to the complaint, Esono-Asue initially was asked to leave the Tartinery dining…
Novak Djokovic has no plans to hang up his racquet any time soon and is hoping he might be able to emulate American football great Tom Brady by extending his career well past his 40th birthday, the 36-year-old Serbian said on Tuesday. Quarterback Brady played 23 seasons in the National Football League, winning seven Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before finally calling it quits at the age of 45 earlier this year. World number one Djokovic, who is preparing for the start of his 22nd season as a professional by playing an exhibition match…
The Apple iMac is one of the most popular all-in-one solutions for creatives and professionals alike, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be made better. Using some of the best iMac accessories can give it more ports, better sound, expanded storage, or even help your iMac take up even less space on your desk. Here’s a list of some of the best iMac accessories you can buy right now. Anker 535 USB-C Hub Pros Puts ports within easy reach Small and unobtrusive Fast USB speeds As great as the iMac is, it’s got one serious flaw: All of its ports…
The 8th edition of the Hatta Honey Festival has started, transforming the serene town into a haven for honey enthusiasts. Running until December 31, this festival has evolved into a mecca for those seeking authentic, locally produced honey. A total of 60 local farms are actively participating, offering visitors a delectable taste of their high-quality honey. The spotlight of the event is on the UAE’s special Sidr and Samr honey, derived from the sweet nectar collected by honey bees from Sidr and Samr plants’ flowers. Visitors are treated to a diverse array of honey varieties, each boasting its unique flavour…
Two days after British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe struck a deal to take a minority stake at Manchester United, his right-hand man Dave Brailsford saw the best and worst of the team who clawed back from two goals down in a 3-2 win over Aston Villa. Brailsford, INEOS’s director of sport who has been named a director of United since the Ratcliffe deal was done, sat in the director’s box for Tuesday’s much-needed victory, signalling a fresh start that manager Erik ten Hag said he welcomes. “We are looking forward, I think it’s positive for the club that they are in…
Focusing on Listening Techniques for Child Abuse Victims and Forensic Report Writing “Kanaf” enhances the capabilities of healthcare professionals in addressing child abuse through workshops at Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital Sharjah, 27 December 2023 In a concerted effort to strengthen the capabilities of healthcare professionals in addressing child abuse, Kanaf, a child protection centre under the Child Safety Department in Sharjah, conducted a workshop titled “The techniques for using Socratic questions when dealing with child victims of violence in the medical sector.” This workshop, attended by 50 doctors and administrative staff from Al Qasimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital…
FERRARI – Official Teaser Trailer – In Theaters Christmas Michael Mann returns to theaters this Christmas with Ferrari, his first feature film since 2015. Adam Driver stars as Enzo Ferrari, the Italian visionary and founder behind the Ferrari racing team and automobile company. Ferrari depicts the summer of 1957, with Enzo at a crossroads with the company. With Ferrari facing bankruptcy, Enzo risks it all to win the 1957 Mille Miglia, a prestigious but dangerous 1,000-mile race across Italy. If you’re looking for more racing films like Ferrari, we selected three movies you should watch that capture the spirit of the sports biopic. Our…
The 8th edition of the Hatta Honey Festival has kicked off and is running until the end of this month. It has seen participation from 60 local beekeepers, who are showcasing the quality of their honey. “All honey available here at the festival is the purest without any adulteration. However, Sidr and Samr honey are expensive because [they are made without] human intervention,” said Khalid Al Bedwawi, who is participating in the Hatta Honey Festival. The Sidr and Samr varieties can be priced up to Dh1,200 per kg. Blossom honey Hussain Al Jabri, co-founder at Rahiq Al Shahd, sells honey…
The Hamas-run Gaza Strip’s health ministry said Wednesday the death toll from the war with Israel had surged above 21,000, about two thirds of them women and children. Israel again pounded Gaza with air strikes and shelling after its armed forces chief warned the war raging with Hamas will last “many more months”. Explosions lit up the sky over the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis — a focus of heavy urban combat since the Israeli army said it had largely gained operational control over Gaza’s north. Heavy firefights however also raged again around Gaza City in the north, while…
The New York Times has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots. In the suit filed on Wednesday in the Southern District of New York in Manhattan, the Times said OpenAI and Microsoft are advancing their technology through the “unlawful use of The Times’s work to create artificial intelligence products that compete with it” and “threatens The Times’s ability to provide that service.” OpenAI and Microsoft did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Media organisations have been pummeled by a migration of readers to online platforms…